SUMMARY OF THEME 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Everyone in Anglo Saxon society had duties and obligations to someone ….. up
A
higher
2
Q
…… ……. and ….. were overseen by local people and officials
A
local government , justice
3
Q
the powerful …… family had become the real power behind the throne
A
Godwin
4
Q
Harolds embassy to …… and the uprising against ….. had major consequences
A
Normandy , Tostig
5
Q
When king Edward the confessor died in …. it caused a …….. …..
A
1066, succession crisis
6
Q
Harold Godwinson became king after Edward but there were 3 other rivals to the throne;
A
- Harald hardrada
- William of Normandy
- Edgar Aethilng
7
Q
what were the 3 major battles in 1066
A
- battle of gate fulford
- battle of stamford bridge
- battle of Hastings
8
Q
Harald ……. and …… invaded northern England but were defeated
A
hardrada , Tostig
9
Q
……. defeated …… at the battle of Hastings. beginning the NORMAN CONQUEST
A
William , Harold
